Luz, City of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Cebu City |
| Postal code | 6000 |
| Population (2020) | 16,175 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.3233, 123.9067 (10° 19' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.9 meters (111.2 feet) |
Luz is a barangay in Cebu City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,175. This represented 1.68% of the total population of Cebu City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luz in the 2015 Census was 18,149 broken down into 4,438 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,399 | 2,345 | 5.29 | |
| 13,316 | 2,546 | 5.23 | |
| 13,010 | 2,605 | 4.99 | |
| 15,802 | 3,565 | 4.43 | |
| 16,784 | 4,127 | 4.07 | |
| 18,149 | 4,438 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luz is 20 to 24, with 2,143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 93 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 413 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,603 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,850 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,788 | 9.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,674 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,143 | 11.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,881 | 10.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,366 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,141 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 952 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 913 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 787 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 630 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 486 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 301 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 183 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 109 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 93 | 0.51% |
| Total | 18,313 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luz grew from 12,459 in 1990 to 16,175 in 2020, an increase of 3,716 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.58%, or a decrease of 2,138 people, from the previous population of 18,313 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,459 | – | |
| 13,679 | 1.77% | |
| 13,062 | -0.98% | |
| 16,238 | 3.05% | |
| 16,923 | 1.52% | |
| 18,313 | 1.51% | |
| 16,175 | -2.58% |
Location
Luz is situated at approximately 10.3233, 123.9067, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.9 meters or 111.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luz shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.